NGC 2440, Eta Carina and M42

[tornado33]

Hi
With the latest HST image being of NGC 2440, see http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2007/09/
, Star Atlas pro told me it was well placed for observing here.
Its a full res crop of a 2x15min ISO 400 masked with a 3x5min ISO200 shot. UHCS filter used.

Eta Carina is a 2x5min ISO 400 shot, without the UHCS filter this time.

M42 is 2x5min ISO 400 masked with 1x 20 sec ISO200.
Idas UV/IR filter and BaaderMPCC used on all images.
Scott

[PhotonCollector]

Absolutely great images Scott, the planetary is a sight I've never seen before. I certainly think you are one of Australia's best astrophotographers - well done.

[iceman]

I agree with Paul, fantastic Scott. Just beautiful.

That nebula image is fantastic!

[tornado33]

Thanks Mike and Paul :)
Mind you, Paul I think your new rig will see some great stuff coming our way very soon.
Scott

[h0ughy]

awesome young Scotty!!!!

[tornado33]

Thanks.. Im trying to catch every photon while the clear skies last hehehehe
Scott

[Striker]

I love them all Scott,

I certainly agree with Pauls comment.

[Ric]

Wonderful images Scott, well done

Cheers

[tornado33]

Thanks all
I had a play with the Deconvolution function of Iris
see http://www.astrosurf.com/buil/iris/tutorial12/doc30_us.htm
Then upsized it x2
Scott

[EzyStyles]

awesome shot scott, esp the planetary.

[iceman]

Unbelievable. What's the size of it, in arcseconds?

[tornado33]

Thanks
Its 0.5 arc mins in size. Yes its a little gem isnt it, would make a good visual target too.
Scott

[seeker372011]

very nice image -and great target Scott